Content Writer - Contextual Content - Native American Research Expert

Ancestry; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 214,000; Part time

Job summary

Ancestry in the United States is seeking a Native American Subject Matter Expert for a part-time contract role focused on Collection Descriptions and StoryScout. You will apply specialized knowledge of Native American history and genealogy to create accurate, high-quality content and accelerate delivery, working closely with editors.

You should have experience writing about historical topics and sensitive issues, with strong research skills and a track record in scholarly writing.

Qualifications

• Experience writing about historical events
• Experience writing about sensitive topics
• Background in Native American studies or related fields

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop assignments to completion
• Conduct in-depth historical research to support each assignment
• Write content for record descriptions, stories from historical records, and blog posts
• Ensure style guidelines, quality, and tone are followed and aligned with goals
• Verify facts with thorough research and sources
• Meet all writing deadlines and provide status updates as requested

Skills

Historical research

Content writing

Editorial collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Attention to detail

Education

History/English/Journalism degree

Job description

About Ancestry:

When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person's story is important. Ancestry, the global leader in family history, connects everyone with their past so they can discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories. With our unparalleled collection of more than 65 billion records, over 3.5 million subscribers, and over 27 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we've built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving, and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families. We are committed to our location flexible work approach, allowing you to choose to work in the nearest office, from your home, or a hybrid of both (subject to location restrictions and roles that are required to be in the office- see the full list of eligible US locations HERE). We will continue to hire and promote beyond the boundaries of our office locations, to enable broadened possibilities for employee diversity. Together, we work every day to foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, and where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products and services reflect the global and diverse clients we serve. Ancestry encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Passionate about dedicating your work to enriching people's lives? Join the curious.

Native American Subject Matter Expertise

The candidate must have specialized experience in Native American history and genealogy, with the ability to create accurate, high-quality content for Collection Descriptions and StoryScout. They should understand genealogical research and cultural nuances and accelerate content delivery.

This position is a part-time contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits.

Compensation based on piece published rate ranges from $25 - $155 per piece.

What You Will Do:

• Closely collaborate with the Editor and Program Manager to revise and develop each writing assignment to completion.
• Conduct in-depth historical research to support each assignment.
• Write content for several different formats, including record descriptions, stories that incorporate personalization from historical records, and blog posts.
• Ensure each assignment follows: the style guidelines, is consistent in quality and tone, complies with department goals and values, and demonstrates audience awareness.
• Ensure presented facts and information are supported by thorough research.
• Consistently complete all writing assignments by submission deadlines.
• Provide status updates and reports to the Editor and the Program Manager as requested.

Who You Are:

• Prefer degree in history, English, journalism, or related field or equivalent professional writing experience.
• Experience writing about historical events.
• Experience writing about sensitive topics
• Background in African American studies, Latin American studies, Native American studies, Asian American studies, American studies, British studies, French studies, European studies, or Australian studies.
• Excellent writing/editing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement guidelines and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to a style guide and tone.
• Strong internet and research skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated self-starter.
• Background in family history.

This position is part time contract-based and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits.

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law. For candidates who live in San Francisco, CA, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.